Types Of Organ System Quiz

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1. What are the 11 major organ systems of the body?

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The 11 major organ systems of the body include integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.

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Are you looking for flashcards that will help you understand the different types of organ systems? The body is made up of many organs that serve a specific... see morefunction. These organs are made up of particular tissues that aid them in accomplishing their tasks. Do read the flashcards below and get better acquainted with them and the different systems they belong to. see less

2. What is the system responsible for pumping blood to and from the body and lungs with the heart?

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The circulatory system is responsible for transporting oxygen, nutrients, and waste products throughout the body via the blood. It consists of the heart, blood vessels, and blood. The respiratory system is responsible for gas exchange, the nervous system for transmitting signals, and the digestive system for processing food.

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3. What is the system responsible for digestion and processing food with salivary glands, esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, intestines, rectum, and anus?

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The digestive system is responsible for the digestion and processing of food with the organs listed, while the respiratory system deals with breathing, the circulatory system with blood circulation, and the endocrine system with hormone regulation.

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4. What is the term for communication within the body using hormones made by endocrine glands such as the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, pineal gland, thyroid, parathyroids, and adrenal glands?

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The endocrine system is responsible for producing and regulating hormones that control various bodily functions. Unlike the nervous system which uses electrical signals for communication, the endocrine system uses hormones for transmitting messages throughout the body.

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5. What is the process of protecting against disease by identifying and killing pathogens and tumor cells?

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The immune system is responsible for identifying and killing pathogens such as bacteria and viruses, as well as tumor cells, to protect the body from disease. The endocrine system regulates hormones, the nervous system controls communication within the body, and the digestive system processes food for energy and nutrients.

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6. Which body system is responsible for skin, hair, and nails?

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The integumentary system consists of the skin, hair, and nails and is responsible for protecting the body from external factors and regulating temperature.

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7. What is the name of the structures involved in the transfer of lymph between tissues and the blood stream, the lymph and the nodes and vessels that transport it, including the immune system which defends against disease-causing agents with leukocytes, tonsils, adenoids, thymus, and spleen?

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The lymphatic system plays a crucial role in maintaining fluid balance in the body and defending against infections. It is interconnected with the immune system to provide protection against pathogens and foreign invaders. The cardiovascular system focuses on the circulation of blood, the endocrine system on the secretion of hormones, and the respiratory system on oxygen exchange.

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8. What system is responsible for movement with muscles?

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The Muscular system is responsible for movement with muscles, as it consists of all the muscles in the body that work together to generate movement.

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9. What is responsible for collecting, transferring and processing information with the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and nerves?

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The nervous system consists of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and nerves, allowing for the collection, transfer, and processing of information. The endocrine system, immune system, and digestive system have different functions unrelated to this particular task.

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10. What is the name of the organs used for breathing, which include the pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs, and diaphragm?

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The organs listed are part of the respiratory system, responsible for the process of breathing and gas exchange in the body.

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11. Which body system includes the sex organs, such as ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, mammary glands, testes, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, and prostate?

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The reproductive system is responsible for producing and nurturing offspring. It includes the organs involved in reproduction, such as the ovaries, testes, fallopian tubes, uterus, mammary glands, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, and prostate. The circulatory system is responsible for transporting nutrients, gases, and waste products throughout the body. The respiratory system is responsible for exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide between the body and the environment. The nervous system controls and coordinates all bodily functions through the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

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12. What system provides structural support and protection with bones, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons?

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The skeletal system is responsible for providing structural support and protection through bones, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons. It works in conjunction with the muscular system to facilitate movement, the nervous system for coordination, and the digestive system for nutrient absorption, but it is primarily associated with support and protection.

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13. How does the body maintain the conditions it needs (temperature, metabolism, cell division, etc.) in order to function properly?

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Homeostasis is the process by which the body maintains a stable internal environment despite external changes. It involves coordination between various organ systems to regulate temperature, metabolism, cell division, and other essential functions. While metabolism, thermogenesis, and cellular respiration are all critical processes in the body, homeostasis specifically refers to the overall balance and regulation of these processes to ensure optimal function.

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14. Closer to the midline; used when comparing two body parts (pointing up).

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When referring to the position of body parts, 'proximal' denotes a part being closer to the midline or point of reference. 'Distal' would be the opposite, referring to a body part further away. 'Superior' is used to describe a body part that is above or towards the head. 'Lateral' is used to describe a body part that is further away from the midline, towards the side.

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15. When comparing two body parts, which term is used to indicate a position farther from the midline and pointing down?

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Distal refers to a position that is farther from the midline of the body, proximal is closer, medial is towards the midline, and lateral is away from the midline.

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16. Where within the skull does the brain reside?

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The cranial cavity is the correct answer as it is the space within the skull where the brain is located. The other options do not house the brain within the skull.

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17. What is the cavity that houses the spinal cord and sections of the backbone?

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The vertebral cavity is the correct term used to describe the space within the vertebral column which contains and protects the spinal cord and sections of the backbone. The other options, such as spinal cavity, backbone cavity, and vertebrae cavity, do not accurately describe the specific cavity mentioned in the question.

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18. What is the floor of the rib cage called?

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The thoracic cavity is the correct answer because it is a body cavity that lies within the rib cage and is bounded by the diaphragm. The pelvic cavity, abdominal cavity, and mediastinum are also body cavities but are not specifically the floor of the rib cage.

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19. What large cavity occupies much of the lower front torso?

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The abdominopelvic cavity contains the major organs of digestion and reproduction, while the thoracic cavity contains the heart and lungs. The cranial cavity houses the brain, and the pleural cavity surrounds the lungs.

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20. Which body part contains stomach, liver, spleen, kidneys, most of the small and large intestine?

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The abdominal cavity is a large body cavity that contains many vital organs including the stomach, liver, spleen, kidneys, and most of the small and large intestine.

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21. What anatomical region contains the urinary bladder and most of the parts of the reproductive system?

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The pelvic cavity is the correct answer because it houses both the urinary bladder and most of the parts of the reproductive system such as the uterus, ovaries, and vagina. The abdominal cavity refers to the area containing the digestive organs, the thoracic cavity holds the heart and lungs, and the cranial cavity houses the brain.

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22. What part of the body contains the heart and is part of the mediastinum?

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The correct answer is pericardial cavity because it is the specific space within the mediastinum that holds the heart.

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23. What are the 3 main parts of a cell?

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Cells are made up of various organelles, but the three main parts are the Cell Membrane, Nucleus, and Cytoplasm. Each of these components plays a crucial role in the overall structure and function of the cell.

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24. Plane that divides superior from inferior.

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Anatomically, the transverse (horizontal) plane divides the body into superior and inferior portions. The sagittal plane divides the body into left and right portions, the coronal plane divides the body into anterior and posterior portions, and the oblique plane cuts the body at an angle.

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25. Which term refers to when a process moves in the opposite direction to correct a deviation from the set point, ultimately reducing the action of the effectors?

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Negative feedback is a regulatory process in which the output of a system counteracts changes to the system, maintaining stability. It is essential for homeostasis in biological systems.

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26. What is the term for when the leg is bent towards the ground?

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Flexion is the movement that decreases the angle between body parts. In this case, when the leg is bent towards the ground, it is an example of flexion. Extension is the opposite movement that increases the angle between body parts. Rotation refers to the movement around an axis. Abduction is the movement away from the midline of the body.

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27. What cells break down the calcified extracellular matrix and originate in bone marrow when certain single-nucleated white blood cells fuse?

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Osteoclasts are responsible for breaking down the calcified extracellular matrix in bone tissue. They are specialized cells that resorb bone, while osteoblasts are responsible for bone formation. Chondrocytes are cells found in cartilage tissue, and adipocytes are fat cells that store energy.

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28. Cells that enlarge and further differentiate into bone-forming cells as they become active within the layers of connective tissue and deposit bony matrix around themselves are known as:

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Osteoblasts are responsible for bone formation, while osteoclasts are responsible for bone resorption. Chondrocytes are cartilage cells, and fibroblasts are responsible for producing collagen in connective tissue.

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What are the 11 major organ systems of the body?
What is the system responsible for pumping blood to and from the body...
What is the system responsible for digestion and processing food with...
What is the term for communication within the body using hormones made...
What is the process of protecting against disease by identifying and...
Which body system is responsible for skin, hair, and nails?
What is the name of the structures involved in the transfer of lymph...
What system is responsible for movement with muscles?
What is responsible for collecting, transferring and processing...
What is the name of the organs used for breathing, which include the...
Which body system includes the sex organs, such as ovaries, fallopian...
What system provides structural support and protection with bones,...
How does the body maintain the conditions it needs (temperature,...
Closer to the midline; used when comparing two body parts (pointing...
When comparing two body parts, which term is used to indicate a...
Where within the skull does the brain reside?
What is the cavity that houses the spinal cord and sections of the...
What is the floor of the rib cage called?
What large cavity occupies much of the lower front torso?
Which body part contains stomach, liver, spleen, kidneys, most of the...
What anatomical region contains the urinary bladder and most of the...
What part of the body contains the heart and is part of the...
What are the 3 main parts of a cell?
Plane that divides superior from inferior.
Which term refers to when a process moves in the opposite direction to...
What is the term for when the leg is bent towards the ground?
What cells break down the calcified extracellular matrix and originate...
Cells that enlarge and further differentiate into bone-forming cells...
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